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Net gain
This is such an ugly story in every aspect, and at first I was truly disgusted with Ellen for making it a show topic, indulging herself with tears and creating so much ill will for an organization that loves animals. Why didn't she work out her personal story on a personal level, where it belonged?
But the more I read these letters, the more I think maybe some real good will have been done in the long run. If pet adopters can become more sensitized to their own ethical responsibilities once they commit to a living being, and if pet shelters can become more aware of the need to loosen unnecessarily rigid policies -- well, then maybe all this pain, scrutiny and sadness will yield better things for abandoned animals.
I want to think so.